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Cheese-Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Sauce

Give your French toast a tasty twist. This dish is in between an omelet and a sandwich with the unique exquisite fragrance of the French Toast. This is the kind of breakfast that wakes you up with a smile.


Cheese-Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Sauce

Ingredients

For 6 people

  • 12 ounce(s) diagonally cut slices French bread
  • 1/4 cup(s) sifted powdered sugar
  • 8 ounce(s) tub reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 8 ounce(s) tub reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 cup(s) 1% low fat milk
  • 1/3 cup(s) of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 8 ounce(s) strawberry sauce
  • 4 ounce(s) Candied Lemon Rind

Directions

Cut a horizontal slit through bottom crust of each slice of bread to form a pocket. Combine powdered sugar and cream cheese; stir well. Spread mixture evenly into pockets of bread. Place 6 bread slices in each of two large, shallow baking dishes; set aside.
Combine milk, sugar, vanilla extract, egg whites, and eggs in a bowl; beat well with a wire whisk. Pour milk mixture evenly over bread slices. Cover and chill 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot. Arrange half of bread slices in skillet, and cook 3 minutes. Turn bread over, and cook 3 minutes or until browned; remove from skillet. Repeat procedure with the remaining bread slices.

Serve with Strawberry Sauce, and garnish with Candied Lemon Rind.

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 540.15 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 9.43g
  • Sodium (mg): 691.66mg
  • Carbs: 81.02g
  • Fat: 17.58g
  • Saturated fat (g): 9.51g
  • Proteins: 20.78g